ISEAS Perspective: The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Complementing and Cementing the Hub-and-Spokes System

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In this paper published by NYSEAN Partner ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Aries A. Arugay and Mico A. Galang discuss the Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a defense pact that strengthens military cooperation between the two countries.

Aries A. Arugay is a Visiting Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the Philippine Studies Program, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Professor of Political Science at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Mico A. Galang is a member of the Young Leaders Program, Pacific Forum, Hawaii, United States.

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